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Fortnite takes bite out of ‘rotten Apple’ in 1984 parody

Apple has removed Fortnite from its App Store following legal action from Fornite's owner Epic. The games maker has also released a parody suggesting Apple is behaving like 1984's Big Brother in its actions. The move came after a Fortnite update that lets players buy in-game currency at a lower rate if they buy directly…

14 August 202014 August 2020 Chris Price Gaming, News

Not enough evidence to show loot boxes are gambling, says Digital Minister

There is not enough evidence available to suggest that loot boxes in video games constitute gambling, the Digital Minister has said. Loot boxes are packs of in-game items players can buy using real money, but the contents of a pack are randomised and not known until after purchase, leading to fears that it could act…

2 July 201912 September 2022 Chris Price Gaming, News

Candy Crush makers grilled over gaming addiction

Candy Crush makers King have said they acknowledge the seriousness of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) decision to recognise video game addiction as a disease – but fell short of stating whether they agree with it in a grilling from MPs. Senior executives from the company skirted around the possibility that its games could be…

26 June 201927 June 2019 Chris Price Gaming, News

Honor gains exclusive Fortnite skin in bid to attract more young users

Huawei sub-brand Honor has partnered with Epic Games in an attempt to attract more young users for the global launch of its View20 smartphone. At an event held in Paris, Honor president George Zhao revealed that buyers of the new handset will gain access to an exclusive skin for the popular survival game. .@Fortnite fans…

23 January 201924 May 2019 Chris Price News

Fortnite security flaw ‘could have exposed user accounts’

A security flaw in the Fortnite login process could have allowed hackers to access and take over user accounts in the battle royale game, security experts have claimed. Check Point Research said it was able to exploit a flaw on the login page of Fortnite maker Epic Games’ website, which enabled it to steal the…

17 January 201917 January 2019 Chris Price Cybersecurity, Gaming, News

Cliff Bleszinski, Gears of War creator and design director, leaves Epic Games

Cliff Bleszinski, known for his work on Gears of War and Unreal Tournament and one of this gaming generation's most influential figures, has stepped down from his position as design director at Epic Games, the studio he has helped steer…

4 October 20126 February 2017 Gerald Lynch Gaming, Tech Digest news

Infinity Blade 2 app revealed at iPhone 4S launch

Epic Games subsidiary Chair took the iPhone 4S launch as a chance to launch a blockbuster of their own; Infinity Blade 2, the sequel to their mega-popular iOS hack and slash title. Set to launch on December 1st, the…

5 October 20116 May 2018 Gerald Lynch Apple, Gaming, iPad apps, iPhone, iPhone, iPhone apps, Mobile phones, Tech Digest news

REVIEW: Gears of War 3 (Xbox 360)

Gears of War is back for a final tour of duty in the conclusion to the blockbusting trilogy. Can Epic Games raise the bar for cover shooters once more, or should this sequel be thrown down one of the series' own deadly emergence holes? Read on to find out.

14 September 20116 February 2017 Gerald Lynch Features, Gaming, Reviews, Tech Digest news

PREVIEW: Gears of War 3 multiplayer (Xbox 360)

Anticipation levels couldn't be much higher than for those being levelled at Epic Games ahead of the September launch of Gears of War 3. The final instalment in the much-lauded series that practically invented the cover-shooter, Epic Games are pulling…

16 March 2011 Gerald Lynch Features, Gaming, Tech Digest news

Gears of War 3 peripherals from Mad Catz incoming

Mad Catz have announced that they are to produce a line of Gears of War 3 accessories for the Xbox 360, a title surely to be one of the biggest games of the year. Though Mad Catz wouldn't go into…

26 January 2011 Gerald Lynch Gaming, Tech Digest news

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